The Centre for Democratic Development (CDD-Ghana) has advocated for the formation of a coalition to lead a thorough constitutional review in the nation, encouraging all citizens to take this opportunity to reshape Ghana’s governance framework and embrace innovative ideas.
A Policy Dialogue hosted by Democracy Hub at the British Council, which focused on the theme The Case for a New Constitution and Key Policy Expectations for the Incoming Government, Dr. Kojo Pumpuni Asante, Director of Policy Engagement and Partnerships at CDD-Ghana, emphasized the importance of a multi-stakeholder approach in the constitutional review process.
He further underscored the necessity for strategic planning and well-defined objectives to facilitate significant reforms.
“Mobilizing citizens to advocate for this change is essential. Their engagement is crucial, and I do not foresee this as a challenge. There are numerous issues we can address through legislation, a legislative instrument, or by reaching a consensus in a convention regarding our organizational structure.
“One of the difficulties we encountered during our previous attempt was the inability to establish cross-party consensus, which is vital considering the amendment procedures.
“Since Parliament will be responsible for this process, building consensus is imperative. Citizens are largely united in their desire for constitutional reform.”
